wristwatch
noun
wrist·watch
ˈrist-ˌwäch 
: a small watch that is attached to a bracelet or strap and is worn around the wrist
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His most famous watch, the Tsunami, incorporates a 15mm balance wheel, which is unusually large for a wristwatch.
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Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The bear clubbed him, rattled his dome, hit his wristwatch, and then straddled him.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Creating timepieces that bear little resemblance to ordinary wristwatches (which traditionally feature a dial plate and hands, and attached by a strap, designed to be worn around the wrist) may seem like an unexpected move for Chanel, known for its classic styles.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Messi accompanied his wife in an all-black tuxedo look, adorned with a gold wristwatch.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The bear clubbed him, rattled his dome, hit his wristwatch, and then straddled him.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Creating timepieces that bear little resemblance to ordinary wristwatches (which traditionally feature a dial plate and hands, and attached by a strap, designed to be worn around the wrist) may seem like an unexpected move for Chanel, known for its classic styles.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Messi accompanied his wife in an all-black tuxedo look, adorned with a gold wristwatch.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Wristwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristwatch. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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wristwatch
noun
wrist·watch
ˈris-ˌtwäch
: a small watch attached to a bracelet or strap to fasten about the wrist
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